# Jamie Waylett

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British former actor (born 1989)

Jamie Waylett Born Jamie Michael Colin Waylett (1989-07-21) 21 July 1989 (age 36) Kilburn, London, England Occupation Actor Years active 2000–2009 Known for Vincent Crabbe in Harry Potter Criminal information Criminal status Released Conviction 2011 England riots Criminal penalty 2 years Date apprehended 20 March 2012

**Jamie Michael Waylett**[1] (born 21 July 1989) is a British former actor. His only film role to date is that of [Vincent Crabbe](/source/Vincent_Crabbe) in six of the eight *[Harry Potter](/source/Harry_Potter_(film_series))* films.[*[citation needed](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Citation_needed)*] In 2012, he was imprisoned for two years for his participation in the [2011 England riots](/source/2011_England_riots).[2][3]

## Early life

Waylett was born in [Kilburn, London](/source/Kilburn%2C_London), the fifth of six children born to Alan Waylett (born 1958) and Theresa Waylett (née De Freitas, born 1958). He lives in [Camden, London](/source/London_Borough_of_Camden). At the age of nine, he was hit by a car; he was expected to die or suffer severe brain damage, but surprised doctors by recovering full mental faculties.[4]

## Career

While Waylett was a student at Emmanuel Primary School, his photograph was taken as part of a general auditioning process for the *[Harry Potter](/source/Harry_Potter_(film_series))* films. Initially considered for the part of [Dudley Dursley](/source/Dudley_Dursley), he was cast as [Vincent Crabbe](/source/Vincent_Crabbe) after an audition in front of director [Chris Columbus](/source/Chris_Columbus_(filmmaker)).

In August 2009, his *Harry Potter* co-star [Joshua Herdman](/source/Josh_Herdman) announced that Waylett would not return for *[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallows_%E2%80%93_Part_1)*, or for the final film in the series, *[Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2](/source/Harry_Potter_and_the_Deathly_Hallows_%E2%80%93_Part_2)*.

## Legal issues

On 7 April 2009, Waylett and a friend were pulled over by police. The officers then searched their vehicle, finding a knife and eight bags of [cannabis](/source/Cannabis_(drug)).[5] Images on a camera led police to Waylett's mother's house, where additional cannabis plants were discovered being grown. Waylett was charged a month later for possession of the drug. He appeared in court on 16 July and pleaded guilty to growing the plants in his mother's home, but claimed that they were for his personal use and not for distribution.[6] On 21 July, he was sentenced to 120 hours of [community service](/source/Community_service).[7][8][9] He had previously been accused of using [cocaine](/source/Cocaine) in October 2006.[10][11]

On 14 October 2011, Waylett was arrested for his participation in the [August London riots](/source/2011_England_riots). The [Metropolitan Police](/source/Metropolitan_Police) charged him with "[violent disorder](/source/Violent_disorder), having an article with intent to destroy or damage property, and receiving stolen goods". He was specifically accused of possessing a [Molotov cocktail](/source/Molotov_cocktail) while looting a pharmacy in [Chalk Farm, London](/source/Chalk_Farm). He was also charged with growing cannabis after police found fifteen plants during a search of his home.[12] On 20 March 2012, he was sentenced to two years in prison for taking part in the riots.[2][3]

## Filmography

### Film

Year Title Role Notes 2001 Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Vincent Crabbe 2002 Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 2004 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban 2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

### Television

Year Title Role Notes 2002 The Saturday Show Himself 1 episode 2004 Holly & Stephen's Saturday Showdown This Morning

### Video games

Year Title Role Notes 2007 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Vincent Crabbe (voice) 2009 Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-birth_1-0)** *Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916–2005.*; at ancestry.com

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-mirror.co.uk_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-mirror.co.uk_2-1) Myall, Steve (20 March 2012). ["Harry Potter actor jailed for two years for London riots 'mayhem'"](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harry-potter-actor-jamie-waylett-767075). *[Daily Mirror](/source/Daily_Mirror)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180303051840/https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/harry-potter-actor-jamie-waylett-767075) from the original on 3 March 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Bbc.co.uk_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Bbc.co.uk_3-1) ["London riots: Harry Potter actor Jamie Waylett jailed "](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17449630). BBC News. 20 March 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20120320181912/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-17449630) from the original on 20 March 2012. Retrieved 20 March 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["A Day with Jamie Waylett"](http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/12/03/jamiewaylett/). *The Leaky Cauldron*. 3 December 2007. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20161021142012/http://www.the-leaky-cauldron.org/2007/12/03/jamiewaylett/) from the original on 21 October 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Simpson, Aislinn. ["Harry Potter actor Jamie Waylett arrested over £2,000 bedroom cannabis 'farm'"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090410225143/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/5123684/Harry-Potter-star-Jamie-Waylett-arrested-over-2000-bedroom-cannabis-farm.html). *The Daily Telegraph*. Archived from [the original](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/celebritynews/5123684/Harry-Potter-star-Jamie-Waylett-arrested-over-2000-bedroom-cannabis-farm.html) on 10 April 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** ["Login"](https://web.archive.org/web/20230121024927/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/). Archived from [the original](http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/crime/article6716352.ece) on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** [Potter Actor to do Community Work](http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090721/tuk-potter-actor-to-do-community-work-6323e80.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20090726044516/http://uk.news.yahoo.com/21/20090721/tuk-potter-actor-to-do-community-work-6323e80.html) 26 July 2009 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["Drug charge for Potter film actor"](http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8139302.stm). BBC News. 7 July 2009. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211209212903/http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/8139302.stm) from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["Breaking Celeb News, Entertainment News, and Celebrity Gossip"](http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/b133119_harry_potter_punk_cops_conjuring.html). 16 July 2009. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230121024926/https://www.eonline.com/news/133119/harry_potter_punk_cops_conjuring) from the original on 21 January 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2016.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** [Harry Potter star Jamie Waylett arrested over 'cannabis farm'](http://www.thelondonpaper.com/thelondonpaper/celebrity/harry-potter-star-jamie-waylett-arrested-over-cannabis-farm) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20090716172931/http://www.thelondonpaper.com/thelondonpaper/celebrity/harry-potter-star-jamie-waylett-arrested-over-cannabis-farm) 16 July 2009 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Harry Potter star Jamie Waylett's 'bedroom pot farm'"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090411102311/http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,28383,25307838-7485,00.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.news.com.au/entertainment/story/0,28383,25307838-7485,00.html) on 11 April 2009. Retrieved 8 July 2009.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** [Slytherin’s Crabbe charged in London riots](http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/8214006-418/slytherins-crabbe-charged-in-london-riots.html) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20111017102648/http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/8214006-418/slytherins-crabbe-charged-in-london-riots.html) 17 October 2011 at the [Wayback Machine](/source/Wayback_Machine), *Chicago Sun-Times*, 14 October 2011

## External links

- [Official website](https://web.archive.org/web/20120110161600/http://www.jamiewaylett.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/)

- [Jamie Waylett](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0915488/) at [IMDb](/source/IMDb_(identifier))

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